In the early s the 20th Earl, who had interests in the Talbot Motor Car Company which he had founded, began to spend more and more time at his Ingestre Estate. Lady Shrewsbury lived alone at the Towers until after her husband's death in Although the bulk of the estate had already been sold in , in the remaining lands and Alton Towers itself were sold to a group of local businessmen.
So, after some years the Towers and the Estate passed out of the hands of the Earls of Shrewsbury. The house and gardens remained open until the outbreak of War when it was requisitioned as an Officer Cadet Training Camp.
Blue Carousel. The Spider. Alton Mouse. Model Railway. Paddling Pool. Doom and Sons. Adventure Railway. Motor Museum. Adventureland Playground. Around the World in Eighty Days. The Dolls House.
Rowing Boats. Park Railway. Splash Cats. Thunder Looper. Mini Apple Coaster. The Beast. Nickelodeon: Outta Control. Festival Park Dome. Crown Carousel. The Haunted House. Log Flume. It was totally renovated in summer when a new base was installed using stone excavated from the hotel site. The Grand Conservatories were designed and built by Abrahams and are a breath taking architectural structure stretching feet in length and made of galvanised iron and plate glass.
The elegant domes are richly gilt. They have already been restored and are now filled with various geraniums and fuchsia. Le Refuge was originally built as a recess for repose and refreshments, and the fireplace ensured that Her Ladyship could retire in comfort on even the most wintry of nights.
Although Charles Talbot was a man with little concern for spending money on shows and entertainment, he housed a blind Welsh harpist in a quaint thatched cottage, known then as Swiss Cottage. The harpist was employed to fill the garden with music for the delight of the Earl, his family and their guests. Scattered around the gardens are numerous examples of statuary, which would have instantly added to the overall artistic mood of the surroundings.
On the second terrace, adjacent to the distinctive Yew Tree Walk, stood the statues of the Four Seasons. The Dutch Gardens, which stand to the left of the conservatories, are formed from a raised circular garden designed by John Talbot in the late s.
With 20 attractions aimed at young children and families, Alton Towers is the only place in the UK where you can meet some of CBeebies best loved characters. Alton Towers Resort. About Alton Towers. Heritage Alton Towers Resort has been a world-renowned haven of fun and adventure for almost years! Find out more. When Did Alton Towers Open? The dramatic house and Grade I listed gardens date back to
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